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How to Gracefully Break Up With a Boss to Kickstart Your Career
A reflection on when it’s time to leave a dead-end job in lieu of chasing your career
A hard truth in life is that everyone needs a professional breakup. The reality is that breakups hurt, they suck, and there’s never really a way to stay friends after a breakup with a boss. I was 20 years old when I had my first break up with my boss. Less than 3 years later, breaking up with this job remains the best decision I ever made in propelling my career further. For those feeling stuck in their jobs or hungering for being a boss, having a professional breakup is a vital part of your journey and this is how to facilitate one.
A little about me, I’ve worked in entertainment public relations for about 4 years now. In navigating the world of PR I’ve learned how to communicate with some of the most jarring personalities you could imagine. Have you ever wondered how could anyone ever act like Miranda Priestly in real life? Well, welcome to my world. I share this to convey how growing in my career has required me to dump dead-end jobs in lieu of career-defining opportunities.
Whether you’re early in your career, or a seasoned professional terminating a job is the first step in pursuing your dream entrepreneurial journey. This is a mental…
